A well-known quote from Bjarne Stroustrup the creator of C++: There are only two kinds of languages: the ones people complain about and the ones nobody uses. I can definitely understand the sentiment of this having experience with a number of popular and not-so-popular languages in my career from C and C++ to Python, Java, Kotlin, Go, Rust, and even Ada. To try something positive I am going to write about some points I like from my favorite languages, why I like them, and why I might choose to use one over another. ...

I use chrony to keep my home linux server synced with public NTP servers. It’s fun to watch which servers have the lowest latency and estimated error. For me the lowest latency is Facebook’s Public NTP. It’s easy to think time3.facebook.com has the highest estimated error. But no the unit there is us or μs meaning microseconds, so this is 6.4 milliseconds. All this on the cheapest cable internet connection available. :) ...